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Pete,
As per your request on engine data plate romoval, I think Charlie Kohler says it best in his e-mail of 9/19/00 "no person may remove --(engine data plates) -- without the approval of the administrator " as per FAR 45.13. I ran down the info on the FAA forum I attended at Oshkosh on "Certification of Amateur Built Aircraft". It was given by Richard Mileham of the FAA. I talked with him today and he mentioned FAR 45.13 above. He also mentioned AC 20-27D "Certification and Operation of Amateur -Built Aircraft", paragraph 6, part b.("--- it is strongly recommended that FAA-approved components and  established aircraft quality materials be used --") for a justification on not removing the engine maneplate. He seems to be very helpful and welcomes any calls for further information. His number is 847-294-7623.

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